How far is Garden City, MO from Lake Winnebago, MO?
The driving distance from Garden City, MO to Lake Winnebago, MO is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Lake Winnebago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Lake Winnebago.
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Start on Main Street
842 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1609 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Lake Winnebago Drive
1526 ft · 1 min · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn right onto Seneca Lane
1355 ft · 1 min · Seneca Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Winnebago Drive
113 m · 20 sec · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn right onto Mandan Lane
1067 ft · 47 sec · Mandan Lane
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Continue on Iroquois Drive
2369 ft · 2 min · Iroquois Drive
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Continue on Lake Winnebago Drive
1567 ft · 1 min · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn left onto Mescalero
70 m · 10 sec · Mescalero
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mescalero
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Lake Winnebago.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Merge slight left
8.58 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Garden City and Sunny near Lake Winnebago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Lake Winnebago?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harrisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Garden City and 13.5 miles from Lake Winnebago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Lake Winnebago.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisonville.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Lake Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 38.5611200, -94.1913300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Winnebago
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,370 |
| Coordinates | 38.8314000, -94.3585600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescalero (-94.358564, 38.831392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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